New LM user here: how can I create a new login password without the previous one?

tsuds

Embarassing I know - but lost my initial login password and cannot create a new one without the old one.

boopesh

On reboot get into the GRUB menu and choose "advanced options for LM" followed by selecting recovery mode.
From the menu, choose root – Drop to root shell prompt.
Once you’re at the root shell, type:

passwd username

Note : Replace username with your actual login name.

Enter a new password twice.

Then:
reboot

boopesh

On most Linux Mint (LM) login screens there’s a “Forgot password?” or you can drop into the recovery mode from GRUB. From there, you can reset the password for your user account.

boopesh

Use a password manager , that way, your password stays safe and you don’t have to rely on memory (which clearly betrayed you this time 😉).

tsuds

Thanks, Boo! Your help is greatly appreciated.